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Written by Jayme Thomason
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
Ah, fall. There’s nothing like the feel of crisp mornings, the smell in the air and football on TV. But for a lot of Americans, 60 million in fact, the onset of fall brings with it seasonal allergies or hay fever. (As I write this, I’ve sneezed three times.) Seasonal allergy symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, headaches, sinus pressure, fatigue, sneezing and a slew of others. But if you don’t like spending a month and a half in a drug-induced fog and are searching for alternatives for allergy relief, here are some all-natural tips to help manage your fall allergies from Enzymes, Inc.’s staff dietician, D. K. Weamer, M.S. C.N.
1. Increase your nutrient intake by eating fresh, raw, enzyme-dense fruits and vegetables. If possible buy foods that have been grown locally and are in season.
2. Take a full-spectrum digestive enzyme – One study showed that poorly digested foods increased allergy sensitivity by 10,000 fold.
3. Avoid cow’s milk and other dairy products, because these foods increase mucus production and congestion in the nose and throat. Goat and rice milk are good alternatives.
4. Eat yogurt containing acidophilus. Because yogurt is predigested, it will not increase mucus production like other dairy products. A study at UC Davis found that eating yogurt every day significantly reduced the incidence of hay fever, especially those caused by grass pollens.
5. Take a good probiotic – These beneficial microorganisms stimulates enzyme activity, improve gastro-intestinal function and bolster the immune system.
There’s nothing that can take the fun out of fall like seasonal allergies. But natural remedies can be effective alternatives to reduce your symptoms. If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering with seasonal allergies, take heart, the first frost is just around the corner.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 March 2008 )
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